Ready to rule? Liberals' high-stakes bet on unity The future is unwritten for a hungry opposition desperate to take office, with questions lingering over its readiness after a decade on the sidelines. AAP · Oct 10
Labor may be on the nose in inner Melbourne over public housing – but it’s taking the fight to the Greens The government sees an opportunity to regain city seats with targeted policies such as allowing dogs in pubs and extending trading hours The Guardian - AU · Oct 3
Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer Labor and the coalition are pointing fingers at each other for Australian-first work from home laws derailing before a much-anticipated state election. AAP · Sep 11
'Utterly flawed': Hanson blasts multiculturalism A radical plan to shake up the ABC and axing another public broadcaster were among ideas floated by Pauline Hanson at her first National Press Club address. AAP · Jun 16
'These geniuses': PM's generational housing gamble A fight is brewing over housing policy and tax after the federal government handed down a controversial budget, paring back concessions for landlords. AAP · May 13
'Kick up the backside': voters' choice in by-election The result of an upcoming by-election months before a general election could swing the momentum and give voters a chance to send a message to the major players. AAP · Feb 18
Coalition wins 'reset' but first real test looms large Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits. AAP · Feb 18
Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party. AAP · Feb 13
Nationals sent to back benches after coalition divorce The dramatic breakup of the coalition has left the Liberals as the official opposition while the Nationals languish on the cross bench. AAP · Feb 2
Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission The NSW premier will stay in his lane as calls continue to mount on the prime minister for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. AAP · Dec 30, 2025
Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit Anthony Albanese will sit down with his European counterpart to discuss a long-awaited free trade deal, but a concrete timeline is yet to be set. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown Leading moderate Liberals are urging Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to retain a net-zero pledge as she canvasses dumping the target to keep the coalition united. AAP · Nov 3, 2025
Right royal welcome for PM Albanese on British visit Australia's prime minister has continued to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact, before meeting with King Charles in Scotland. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound' Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
The Independent UK · May 3, 2025 Australia’s re-elected government says ‘dark shadow’ of US-China trade war top priority Albanese claims victory as first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years
AAP · May 2, 2025 Federal election fate in hands of 'battleground state' Peter Dutton's narrowing path to victory must travel through Victoria, with the coalition needing to add to its paltry tally of 10 seats in the state.
The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025 Leaders trade barbs and well-worn lines in unspectacular third election debate Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have met for the third leaders’ debate of this election campaign, this time on the Nine network. And while the debate traversed much of the same ground as the first two, the quick-fire set up of the debate allowed for some more animated exchanges less…
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 'I'm a fighter': premier to box on after 'grim' polling Jacinta Allan is wearing the unwanted crown of Australia's most unpopular leader, with polling suggesting she could be a drag on Labor's federal election hopes.
AAP · Nov 22, 2024 Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10 Is Australia's longest-serving Labor government on the edge of the electoral abyss after 10 years, or are there enough runs on the board to win another term?
AAP · Oct 31, 2024 Risk of election failure now real, commission warns State elections are at risk of failure over concerns about timelines and the growing number of voters, the Victorian Electoral Commission has warned.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 Australia's prime minister is criticized for buying a waterfront home during a housing crisis Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being criticized for buying a multimillion dollar waterfront home during a national housing crisis with federal elections only months away
AAP · Oct 11, 2024 Mixed response to misinformation crackdown bill There's no guarantee the federal misinformation will be passed, with the coalition opposing it over free speech concerns and cross benchers still deciding.
AAP · Mar 3, 2024 ASEAN kicks off with a cash splash, talks and protests Australia and a major regional player signed new agreements, leaders held high level talks and protesters staged noisy rallies as the ASEAN summit kicked off.
AAP · Jan 4, 2024 Allan's profile 'a work in progress' after 100 days Jacinta Allan remains undefined to much of the electorate after her first 100 days as Victorian premier and could face a series of stumbling blocks in 2024.
The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023 Class war, aspiration and the politics of property: the heated debate over the Victorian budget The Liberal party has successfully prosecuted Labor for stifling aspiration for decades, but it may not work in in this economy